What Is the Age at Which Many Youth Leave Home

question 62

Multiple Choice

What is the age at which many youth leave home, according to Covenant House?

• A) 10
• B) 12
• C) 15
• D) 18

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Definitions:

Lending

The act of giving money to another party with the expectation that it will be repaid with interest.

Capital Flight

The sudden and large-scale withdrawal or transfer of money or assets out of a country, often in response to economic or political instability.

Debt Rescheduling

The act of negotiating new terms for the repayment of existing debts, often involving an extension of payment terms and sometimes a reduction of the interest rate.

Economic Development

The process by which a country improves the economic, political, and social well-being of its people, often measured by increases in per capita income and standard of living.